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A first look at the opening lines and early betting action for Week 11 of the NFL season.

Dolphins at Bills (pick ‘em)

Both of these AFC East squads went down Sunday, the Dolphins in a shockingly large manner, as they were handed a 37-3 loss at home to the Titans. The Bills got the money in defeat, losing, 37-31, as 13.5-point dogs in New England.

Eagles at Redskins (-3)

Philly dropped its fifth straight game, this time as a 2.5-point home underdog to Dallas. The Eagles have covered once — once — this season. They’ll be a dog in Week 11 at Washington, who was off on Sunday.

Packers (-3) at Lions

The Lions lost, 34-24, in Minnesota. Green Bay, who was off, took some early action, and the number was tweaked to -3 (-120).

Cardinals at Falcons (-9)

Atlanta suffered its first loss of the season, falling in New Orleans, 31-27. The Falcons have been a favorite of at least a touchdown twice at home this season and failed to cover both times. Arizona covered the first three weeks of the season, but hasn’t gotten the money since. The Cards had a bye in Week 11.

Bucs (-2) at Panthers

Interesting to note that Carolina was a 2-point favorite in Tampa Bay in Week 1 — the Bucs won that game, 16-10. These teams are clearly going in opposite directions. The Bucs have won three straight and are a very profitable 7-2 ATS on the season. The Panthers lost at home to Denver and fell to 2-7. Carolina still took some early money Sunday night, moving the line down to Tampa -1.5

Browns at Cowboys (-7)

Dallas, who won handily in Philly, took early action Sunday night, pushing the line to -7.5. The Cowboys are 1-2 SU and 0-3 ATS at home this season. Cleveland was off.

Jets at Rams (-3)

St. Louis went to San Francisco and tied the 49ers, 24-24, as 13-point dogs. The Jets were miserable in Seattle, losing 28-7, their only touchdown being scored by the defense. Action was on the Rams Sunday night, moving this line to -3 (-120).

Colts at Patriots (-9)

New England, who won but failed to cover against Buffalo, will be back in its familiar role as a big home favorite next week against the surprising Colts, who are a healthy 6-3 both SU and ATS. This game was at -9.5 briefly on Sunday night, but moved back the original numbers shortly thereafter.

Jaguars at Texans (-15.5)

Jacksonville has just one win on the year, but is 4-5 ATS. They’ll be a huge dog in Houston next Sunday.

Bengals (-3.5) at Chiefs

Cincy upset the Giants at home. Kansas City, who is getting double digits tonight in Pittsburgh Monday night, drew some early dollars, and the line was adjusted to -3.5 (even).

Saints (-4.5) at Raiders

This bounced around all over the place Sunday night. Heavy New Orleans money moved the line all the way to -6 less than an hour after opening, Raiders action that followed pushed it back down to -5, but action was then back on the Saints, and the number was bumped to -5.5.

Chargers vs. Broncos (-8)

The opening number was too big for bettors’ taste, as they took the Chargers and pushed it down to -7.

Ravens at Steelers (-4)

Baltimore won big, 55-20, at home vs. the Raiders. Pitt hosts the lowly Chiefs Monday night. The early action on next Sunday night's prime time offering was on the Ravens, with the line being moved down to -3.5